Samsung GT-I8160 User Manual
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English (EU). 03/2013. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.
  • Page 2 GT-I8160 user manual...
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    ● or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and are subject to change without prior notice. Access the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com ) for the latest version of the manual. Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU ●...
  • Page 4 Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by users. You may incur additional charges for data services, such as ●...
  • Page 5: Instructional Icons

    No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Using this manual...
  • Page 6 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, Google Latitude ™ and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack ....................10 Device layout ..................11 Keys ......................13 Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ......14 Charge the battery ................16 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........20 Attach a hand strap (optional) ........... 22 Getting started ..........
  • Page 8 Local ....................... 99 Play Books ................... 99 Play Magazines ................100 Play Movies ..................100 Play Music ..................100 Play Store ................... 100 Samsung Apps ................101 YouTube ..................... 102 Voice Search ..................103 News & Weather ................104 Contents...
  • Page 9 Connectivity ............. 105 USB connections ................105 Wi-Fi ..................... 107 Wi-Fi Direct ..................109 Mobile network sharing .............. 110 Bluetooth ................... 113 GPS ....................... 115 VPN connections ................116 Tools ..............119 Calculator ..................119 Clock ....................119 Downloads ..................122 My Files ....................
  • Page 10 Power saving mode ..............133 Battery ....................133 Application manager ..............133 Location services ................133 Lock screen ..................134 Security ....................134 Language and input ..............136 Backup and reset ................139 Add account ..................140 Date and time .................. 140 Accessibility ..................
  • Page 11: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 12: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Earpiece Volume key Memory card slot Option key Microphone Front camera lens Proximity sensor Touch screen Home key Back key Assembling...
  • Page 13: Rear View

    › Rear view Number Function GPS antenna Power/Reset/Lock key Flash Main antenna Headset jack Speaker Rear camera lens Back cover Multifunction jack 1. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. Assembling...
  • Page 14: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press Power/ and hold); Reset the device (press Reset and hold for more than 10 seconds); Lock Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Open the list of options available on the current screen;...
  • Page 15: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card And The Battery

    Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS, or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 16 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. Insert the battery.
  • Page 17: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 18 The device may heat up while charging. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, take your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 19 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket. Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter. Doing so may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
  • Page 20 › Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer.
  • Page 21: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card.
  • Page 22: Remove A Memory Card

    Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place. Close the cover of the memory card slot. › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. Settings → Storage →...
  • Page 23: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Replace the back cover. Assembling...
  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
  • Page 25: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 26 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location.
  • Page 27 Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ● not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.
  • Page 28: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And The Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.
  • Page 29 Icon Definition Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of service area) Silent mode activated (vibrate) Silent mode activated (mute)
  • Page 30: Mobile Data

    › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the panel upwards. From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
  • Page 31: Remove An Item From The Home Screen

    › Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. › Customise the quick access panel You can customise the quick access panel at the bottom of the Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts.
  • Page 32: Use Widgets

    To set the main panel of the Home screen, select ● To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s ● thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. ›...
  • Page 33: Access Applications

    Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality. Apps to access the On the Home screen, select application list.
  • Page 34: Download An Application

    Save. Select › Download an application Play Store or Samsung In the application list, select Apps. Search for an application and download it to the device. To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, you must select Settings →...
  • Page 35: Launch Multiple Applications

    › Access recently-used applications Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application. Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application.
  • Page 36: Change The Display Language

    › Change the display language Settings → Language and In the application list, select input Language. → Select a language. › Turn on or off the touch tones In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds. › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down.
  • Page 37: Change The Display Font

    You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 38 Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. Continue. When your face is captured correctly, select Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or pattern. Set an unlock pattern Settings → Lock screen → In the application list, select Screen lock →...
  • Page 39 Find my mobile feature will send the contact number to your specified recipients automatically, so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. Settings →...
  • Page 40: Enter Text

    Alert message. Select Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients and select OK. Add recipients: Create and enter phone numbers manually, Select ● including the country code and the + symbol. Select phone numbers from your contact list by ●...
  • Page 41 › Enter text with the Samsung keypad From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Choose input method → Set up input methods, Select next to Samsung keyboard → and then select Portrait keyboard types →...
  • Page 42: Copy And Paste Text

    When Predictive text (XT9) mode is activated, you can use continuous input, which allows you to enter text by sweeping on the keypad. p. 137 ► When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function 1.
  • Page 43: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.
  • Page 44: Answer A Call

    › Answer a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. End call to end the call. Select › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.
  • Page 45 To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ● the headset button. To end a call, press the headset button. ● › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options during a voice call: The options available may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 46 To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer ● a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party. Repeat this to add more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.
  • Page 47 To open the keypad, press the Option key and select ● Keypad. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● press the Option key and select Switch to headset. To deactivate the speakerphone feature, press the Option ●...
  • Page 48 › Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically. Phone. In the application list, select Call settings → Call Press the Option key and select rejection. Auto reject mode switch to the right. Drag the Auto reject mode →...
  • Page 49 Enable FDN. Select Enter the PIN 2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. FDN list and add contacts. Select › Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions.
  • Page 50 › Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. This feature is available only for voice calls. Phone. In the application list, select Call settings → Press the Option key and select Additional settings →...
  • Page 51 Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Call rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list. Add or edit the message that will Set reject messages be sent when you reject a call. Ringtones and Select a ringtone to alert you to →...
  • Page 52 Option Function Answering/ending Set to end a call when you press → calls The power the Power key. key ends calls Turn off screen Set to turn on the proximity during calls sensor during a call. Set whether or not the device Call accessories answers calls automatically after →...
  • Page 53 Option Function Activate FDN mode to prevent Additional settings calls to phone numbers that are → Fixed Dialling not in the FDN list on the SIM or Numbers USIM card. Set to insert a prefix (area or Additional settings country code) automatically →...
  • Page 54: Messages

    Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
  • Page 55: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Select the text field and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press the Option key and select Insert smiley. Select and attach a file. Add subject, and then Press the Option key and select enter a subject. To send the message, select ›...
  • Page 56: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. ›...
  • Page 57: Email

    From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, scroll right or left. ● To add the message to the favourites list, select ● To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message and include all recipients, select ●...
  • Page 58: Send An Email Message

    Next. To enter account details manually, select Select Manual setup. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device. If you have created two or more accounts, you can switch between them. Select an account name at the top of the screen, and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages.
  • Page 59 → To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To create a new message, press the Option key and select ● Compose. To change the font size, press the Option key and select ●...
  • Page 60: Talk

    To save an attachment to your device, select the ● → attachment tab To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ● phonebook as a group of contacts, select , and then select on the recipients field. The options available may vary depending on the email account.
  • Page 61: Chaton

    › Start a conversation Talk. In the application list, select Select a contact from the friend list. The conversation screen opens. Enter and send your message. To add more contacts to the conversation, press the ● Option key and select Add to chat. To switch between active conversations, scroll left or ●...
  • Page 62: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Messenger. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
  • Page 63: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 64 Number Function Change the camera settings. View photos you have taken. Take a photo. Use camera shortcuts. : Change the effect mode. ● : Change the shooting mode. p. 65 ► ● : Change the flash setting: You can turn ●...
  • Page 65 To send the photo to a person whose face is tagged in the ● photo, press the Option key and select Buddy photo share. To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Entertainment...
  • Page 66: Change The Shooting Mode

    To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename. To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● press the Option key and select Scan for nearby devices. To view photo details, press the Option key and select ●...
  • Page 67: Shooting Mode

    Option Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS reception, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- GPS tag lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
  • Page 68: Record A Video

    Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Select a resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to the White balance lighting conditions. Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metering. Set the camera to adjust the contrast ratio Auto contrast between bright and dark areas in your...
  • Page 69 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the camcorder settings. View videos you have recorded. Record a video. Use camcorder shortcuts. : Change the effect mode. ● : Change the recording mode (for ●...
  • Page 70 Number Function View the storage location. Switch to the camera. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution.
  • Page 71 › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Switch to the front camera to record a Self recording video of yourself. Flash Change the flash setting. Change the recording mode (for attaching Recording to a multimedia message or for saving...
  • Page 72: Video Player

    › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area, → Edit shortcuts. or select Tap and hold an icon from the option list, and then drag it to the shortcut area.
  • Page 73 › Play a video Video Player. In the application list, select Select a video. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback;...
  • Page 74 Number Function Reduce the size of the video screen. To return to the original size, double-tap the video screen. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
  • Page 75: Gallery

    Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Customise the settings for a subtitle Subtitles file. Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ●...
  • Page 76 To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.
  • Page 77 › Tag a face in an image Learn to tag faces in your images to make calls, send messages, and upload messages to social networks with the face tag shortcuts. Face recognition may fail depending on face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.
  • Page 78: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet. p. 93 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies. p. 105 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 79 › Play music Music Player. In the application list, select → Select a music category a music file. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Select a sound effect.
  • Page 80 Number Function Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Open the playlist. Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). You can control the music player with a headset. On the Home screen, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.
  • Page 81: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist Music Player → Playlists. In the application list, select Create playlist. Press the Option key and select Enter a title for your new playlist and select Add music. Select Done. Select the files to include and select ›...
  • Page 82: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into your device. FM Radio.
  • Page 83 Number Function Adjust the volume. Enter an FM radio station frequency. Access services for the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. This option may be unavailable depending on your region. › Save radio stations automatically Plug a headset into your device.
  • Page 84: Music Hub

    Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage FM radio clips. Set to show the station ID on the FM radio screen. Station IDs are available Radio text only from radio stations that provide this information. Set to retune frequencies for stations Alternative automatically when the current signal...
  • Page 85: Game Hub

    Game Hub Learn to download social and premium games. Game Hub. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, select the tick box next to Do not show for 90 days and select Confirm. Select and install a game.
  • Page 86: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts → Contacts → In the application list, select Select a memory location.
  • Page 87: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Set a speed dial number Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Speed dial setting. Press the Option key and select → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen.
  • Page 88: Copy A Contact

    › Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Import/Export → Import Press the Option key and select from SIM card. Select a memory location. Done. Select contacts to copy, and then select Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card...
  • Page 89: S Planner

    Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and then select Select contact files to import, and then select Export contacts Contacts → Contacts. In the application list, select Import/Export → Export Press the Option key and select to SD card or Export to USB storage.
  • Page 90 › Change the view mode S Planner. In the application list, select Select Select a view mode. Year : All months in the year ● Month : A full month in one view ● Week : Hourly blocks for the days in one full week ●...
  • Page 91: Memo

    To protect the memo from accidental deletion, select ● Print. Your device To print the memo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Share via. To send the memo to others, select ● Personal information...
  • Page 92: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. › Record a voice memo Voice Recorder. In the application list, select Select to start recording. To pause recording, select . Speak into the microphone. When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically. ›...
  • Page 93 › Customise voice recorder settings Voice Recorder. In the application list, select Settings. Press the Option key and select Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage voice memos. Recording Select a quality level for voice memos. quality Set to limit recordings to the maximum Limit for MMS...
  • Page 94: Web And Gps-Based Services

    Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
  • Page 95 Number Function Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. View thumbnails of active browser windows. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...
  • Page 96 Downloads. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the browser settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings.
  • Page 97: Edit Bookmark

    Bookmarks. From → To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: Open. To open the webpage in the current window, select ● Open in new tab. To open a new window, select ●...
  • Page 98: Maps

    › View your recent history Internet → → History. In the application list, select Select a webpage to access. Maps ™ Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location, search for places, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...
  • Page 99: Navigation

    To add a star to the location, select the balloon with the ● → location name To add layers of additional information to the map or ● change the view mode, press the Option key and select Layers. › Get directions to a specific destination Maps.
  • Page 100: Local

    Navigation. In the application list, select Enter your destination with the following methods: Enter your destination by voice. ● Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. ● Select your destination from contacts’ addresses. ● Select your destination from your starred places. ●...
  • Page 101: Play Magazines

    Play Magazines Browse and download magazines with Google Play Magazines. You can read magazines on your device. In the application list, select Play Magazines. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Play Movies Browse and rent movies with Google Play Movies. You can watch movies on your device.
  • Page 102: Samsung Apps

    → Select Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter. Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life.
  • Page 103: Youtube

    YouTube ™ Learn to view and upload videos via the YouTube video sharing service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Play a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select a video. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape view. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function...
  • Page 104: Voice Search

    Number Function Send the URL to others. Search for videos. Rotate the screen to the portrait view. › Upload a video YouTube. In the application list, select Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. → Select a video. If you are uploading a video for the first time, select a network type to upload a video.
  • Page 105: News & Weather

    News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. › View the weather information News & Weather. In the application list, select Weather at the top of the screen. Select Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information.
  • Page 106: Connectivity

    Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.
  • Page 107: Connect With Windows Media Player

    › Connect with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device.
  • Page 108: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. ›...
  • Page 109 › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a protected setup You can connect to a secured AP with a WPS button or WPS PIN. To use this method, your wireless access point must have a WPS button. Connect with a WPS button Settings →...
  • Page 110: Wi-Fi Direct

    Change the following options: Option Function Network Set the device to notify you when an notification open Wi-Fi AP is available. Keep Wi-Fi on Set whether or not to keep the Wi-Fi during sleep feature active in Sleep mode. Check for Set to check if you can access Internet Internet services while using the current AP.
  • Page 111: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Send data via Wi-Fi Direct Select a file or item from an appropriate application. Select an option for sending data via Wi-Fi Direct. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. ›...
  • Page 112 Configure to configure network settings to use Select your device as an AP. Option Function Edit the device name that will be Network SSID shown to other devices. Set to prevent other devices from Hide my device locating your device. Security Select a security type.
  • Page 113 › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Learn to use your device as a wireless modem by making a USB connection with a computer. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Settings → More settings → In the application list, select Tethering and portable hotspot.
  • Page 114: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...
  • Page 115: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two Select devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will search for available services automatically.
  • Page 116: Gps

    Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions. For better reception of GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: Between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ●...
  • Page 117: Vpn Connections

    Option Function Use GPS Set to use GPS satellites to find your satellites location. Set the device to use your current Location and location for Google search and other Google search Google services. VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks (VPNs) and connect to them securely over the Internet.
  • Page 118 Option Function L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password. IPSec identifier Enter a user name. IPSec pre- Enter a pre-shared security key. shared key Select a user certificate that the VPN IPSec user server will use to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet.
  • Page 119 › Connect to a private network Settings → More settings → In the application list, select VPN. Select a private network. Enter the user name and password, and then select Connect. Connectivity...
  • Page 120: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation Calculator. In the application list, select Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display from rotating when you rotate the device, press the Option key and select Scientific calculator.
  • Page 121: Set An Alarm

    › Set an alarm Clock → Alarm. In the application list, select Create alarm. Select Set the details of the alarm. Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. Save. When you are finished, select To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.
  • Page 122: Use The Stopwatch

    › Use the stopwatch Clock → Stopwatch. In the application list, select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Lap to record lap times. Select Stop. When you are finished, select › Use the countdown timer Clock → Timer. In the application list, select Set the length of time to count down.
  • Page 123: Downloads

    Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email. Downloads. In the application list, select Select a download category. To open a downloaded file, select the log. To delete a log, select the tick box and select . My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device.
  • Page 124: Google

    › View a file My Files. In the application list, select Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, press the Option key to access the following options: To select all files to apply the same option to them at once, ●...
  • Page 125: Sim Toolkit

    SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this application may be labelled differently. In the application list, select SIM Toolkit. Voice command Your device provides the intelligent voice command feature which turns your voice commands into action.
  • Page 126: Mini Diary

    Tap & Speak. Select Say a command into the microphone. Select an item’s name. Mini diary Learn to keep a photo diary. › Create a Mini diary Mini diary. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Yes.
  • Page 127: Polaris Office 4.0

    Polaris Office 4.0 Learn to create or view documents with your device. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Create a document Polaris Office 4.0. In the application list, select If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.
  • Page 128 TTS. select → Print. To print the document via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. The options available may vary depending on the document type. › Manage documents online Polaris Office 4.0.
  • Page 129: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options Settings. In the application list, select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, press the Option key. Advanced : Customise Wi-Fi settings.
  • Page 130: More Settings

    To use more options, press the Option key. Data roaming : Set to use data connections when you are ● roaming. Restrict background data : Set to disable synchronisation ● in the background while using a mobile network. Auto sync data: Set the device to synchronise contact, ●...
  • Page 131: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    Network mode : Select a network type. ● Network operators ● Search networks : Search for and select a network. Select automatically : Set the device to select the first available network. › Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot : Set to use your device as a wireless ●...
  • Page 132: Sound

    › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Volume : Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ● device. Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming ●...
  • Page 133: Storage

    Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the display. ● Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate ● automatically when you rotate the device. Screen timeout : Select the length of time that the device ● waits before turning off the display backlight. Font style : Change the font type for the display text.
  • Page 134: Power Saving Mode

    Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Power saving mode. CPU power saving : Set the device to limit some system ● resource usage. Screen power saving : Set the device to decrease the ● brightness of the display.
  • Page 135: Lock Screen

    Lock screen Change the settings for securing your device. Screen lock : Activate the screen lock feature. ● Lock screen options ● The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. Shortcuts : Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.
  • Page 136: Device Administrators

    : Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. - ccount registration: Add or view your Samsung account. Use wireless networks : Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
  • Page 137: Language And Input

    : Set to prevent the device from ● recognising offensive words in voice inputs. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select . Portrait keyboard types : Select a keypad type. ● Input languages : Select input languages to use with the ●...
  • Page 138 Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings : Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults.
  • Page 139 Block offensive words : Set to hide offensive words from ● voice search results. The following options are available for Samsung voice recognition: Language : Select a language for voice recognition. ● Web search engine : Select an Internet search engine.
  • Page 140: Backup And Reset

    Voice command help : View information about using the ● voice command application. Social settings : Change the settings for accessing social ● network sites. Voice talk settings : Change the settings for using the voice ● talk application. Voice talk help : View information about using the voice ●...
  • Page 141: Add Account

    Add account Add your email or SNS accounts. Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time : Set to receive time information ●...
  • Page 142: Accessibility Shortcut

    Speak passwords : Set the device to read aloud passwords ● you enter with TalkBack. Answering/ending calls ● The home key answers calls : Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key. The power key ends calls : Set to end a call when you press the Power key.
  • Page 143: Developer Options

    Developer options Activate and change the settings for application development. Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Stay awake : Set the screen to remain on while you are ● charging the battery. Protect SD card : Set to request a confirmation when ●...
  • Page 144: About Device

    Window animation scale : Select a speed for opening and ● closing pop-up windows. Transition animation scale : Select a speed for switching ● between screens. Animator duration scale : Select how long pop-up ● windows will be shown. hardware overlays: Set to hide hardware overlays. Disable ●...
  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 146: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.
  • Page 147: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 148 Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ● deleting files from your device. Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with ● the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 149 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 150: Index

    Index alarms 120 recording videos 67 taking photos 62 applications connectivity closing 34 Bluetooth 113 downloading 33 GPS connections 115 launching 32 mobile network multitasking 34 sharing 110 organising 33 USB connections 105 uninstalling 33 VPN connections 116 auto rejection 47 Wi-Fi 107 battery contacts...
  • Page 151 USB 112 sending multimedia 53 via Wi-Fi 110 sending text 53 text input viewing email 57 viewing Google Mail 55 copy and paste 41 viewing logs 49 with Google voice input 39 viewing multimedia 54 with Samsung keypad 40 Index...
  • Page 152 24 touch tone 35 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 106 as media device 106 as wireless modem 112 with Samsung Kies 105 with Windows Media Player 106 video player 71 videos playing 71, 76 recording 67 uploading to YouTube 103...

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